Böker Urban Trapper, new models

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Hi!

First post, hello everyone (and greetings from Finland) :D

I have been looking for a lightweight EDC, and it looks that the Böker Urban Trapper is exactly what I'm looking for. Looks like the only downside with this model is too small flipper trigger(?) don't know the exact word for english. But today I received a postletter from my local distributor and there was three new models for Trapper! One with carbon handel, other G10 and also cocobolo. After looking the pics it really looks like they made the trigger larger and also the pocket clip looks better (thinner).

Here is the link to the Böker side (G10 model):

http://www.boker.de/en/taschenmesser/boeker-plus/innovative-taschenmesser/01BO732.html

And here is pics where you can see larger trigger more clearly (sorry about the language of the site) on carbon model:

https://www.lamnia.com/fi/p/10992/veitset-ja-kaantoveitset/kaantoveitset/boker-urban-trapper-carbon

Anyone have handled these new models yet? I'm definitely going to order one... :cool:
 
Stopped into BladeHQ today the new models are sweet! the scales on them are super thin and the flippers are 3x larger 😃
 
Just saw them on Blade HQ today,
Already want one, had one of the originals and it was a great knife.
Only sold it because I wanted another knife more and have missed it
 
pcguy23 said:
Ordered a G10 handled model today
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Way to go! :) I'm tempted to carbon fiber, too bad it's much more expensive... :( so I'm probably going to order G10 also. Cocobolo looks nice but I will use this knife a lot and G10 should be sturdier in use. Too bad that the original model has so small flipper, otherwise that would be my first choice! But i'm sure it's a great little knife, and I will be happy with any model. :)
 
I picked up the G10 model yesterday at GPK. It is super thin and light, almost like a pen instead of a pocket. It seems very sturdy, although I wish it had a standoff in middle in a fiction to one on each end of the handle. It would make it a few grams heavier, but then there would be zero flex in the handle.
 
anthony cheeseboro said:
I picked up the G10 model yesterday at GPK. It is super thin and light, almost like a pen instead of a pocket. It seems very sturdy, although I wish it had a standoff in middle in a fiction to one on each end of the handle. It would make it a few grams heavier, but then there would be zero flex in the handle.
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Good to hear some thoughts, thanks :) G10 version was already out of stock in my local store... so I couldn't resist from order the high-priced carbon. By the way, is there a difference (except visual) between G10 and carbon as handlematerial? Could it be, that carbon fiber flex less than G10?
 
Hallanvaara said:
Good to hear some thoughts, thanks :) G10 version was already out of stock in my local store... so I couldn't resist from order the high-priced carbon. By the way, is there a difference (except visual) between G10 and carbon as handlematerial? Could it be, that carbon fiber flex less than G10?
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I think carbon fiber is stronger, but also a bit more brittle.
 
Got my cocobolo trapper last week. It's absolutely beautiful. The new flipper is excellent. The only (minor) issue with it is that the detent on mine is very, very light. It opens quite easily - I'd prefer something in between the original model (too hard) and this one but it's going to work just fine.
 
JarrodS said:
Got my cocobolo trapper last week. It's absolutely beautiful. The new flipper is excellent. The only (minor) issue with it is that the detent on mine is very, very light. It opens quite easily - I'd prefer something in between the original model (too hard) and this one but it's going to work just fine.
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Same with my kwaiken flipper...maybe it's a Boker thing now. It's a tiny annoyance but I've decided as long as it stays closed when pointed "down" and lightly jostled then the detent is doing its job.
 
Béma;14822055 said:
I´m tempted to try a g10 variant.
Can anyone get some in hand pics posted?
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Mine is arriving today, can't wait
I'll try to get some pictures up later
 
Received my cocobolo tonight. First impressions now:

  • It came needing some work, just like my kwaiken flipper. This time, there was absolutely no lubrication on the pivot contact points inside. As a result, the flip was scratchy and unpleasant. I took it apart, and boy, did I discover something...
  • ...this thing is built with extremely tight tolerances. I mean, I had to reeeeeally pinch the scale to the liner to get some screws to "bite" into the liner. Also, there is absolutely no extra room between the end of the pivot pin and the pivot screw once the second scale is put on also. Which leads me to my next observation, which I'm ashamed I missed before buying it...
  • ...the pivot adjustment screw is hidden beneath the scale...clearly an aesthetic decision, and certainly not without precedent, but still quite inconvenient should there be a need to tighten it, especially given how tricky it was to reassemble the scale/liner combo. And about that liner...
  • ...the liner lock is super sticky. Like, a couple times I had to look down and make sure I was pushing on the lock because it didn't move. I'm sure it will break in, but for now a bit odd. But lest you think this is all bad news...
  • ...it's really growing on me. The satin blade is gorgeous, the cocobolo is rich and beautiful and the titanium has an "aged" finish that's mirrored by the clip and works with the wood to make it look for all the world like a weathered, vintage knife. Only when you expose the blade with the small flipper (that's understated but more than ample to do the job, so don't you fret that aspect) does it reveal itself to be a modern knife. Indeed, I could see someone running an acid etch to "weather" the blade and complete the look if so desired. And to bring it full circle...
  • ...the flipping action is now excellent. Smooth, clean, with a crisp lockup and no excess effort needed. Closing it is also a joy; like my kwaiken, it juuuuuust engages the detent ball at the very end and feels like firmly but precisely shutting a luxury car door.

Only time will tell things like edge retention, lock stick break-in and durability, but as a gentleman's knife for occasional EDC this one seems like it's a solid choice for anyone looking to inject a vintage or wood look into their carry.
 
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